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Topic Archives => Memorable Hunts => Topic started by: Ron LaClair on October 03, 2007, 04:59:00 PM
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When I was a young man I dated some between hunting seasons :rolleyes: Most of the girls I met back then weren't very impressed with my prowess with the bow and arrow. And when the found out I actually killed things with it the definitely weren't impressed :D
Then first time I met Nancy I found out she liked a lot of the same outdoor things that I did. She didn't shoot a bow at the time but her first Cousin had been the NFAA (National Field Archery Association) Instinctive Champion and was an avid bow hunter. Her Father, Uncles, and Grandfather were great lovers of hunting and fishing. She had all the right background for a lifetime hunting partner so on our 2nd date I took her Ice Fishing :eek: ...She loved it :thumbsup: The 1st date was to see the new Movie, "Old Yeller"...yes I said NEW movie :)
The following year I bought her a bow. It was a Simi Recurve by Gordon, 39#@28" I got her some arrows and taught her to shoot. At the time she was living with two other girls in an apartment in town over a Doctors Office. I fixed her a target with straw bales in the end of the garage and she use to shoot in her driveway into the garage. By Fall she was ready to go hunting so hunting we went :archer:
That first year that we hunted together was 1958. We were married in the winter of 59 and she hasn't missed a bow season since...in fact I think she has as much enthusiasm for it as she ever had.
I've always felt kinda sorry for the guys who's wives didn't hunt with them..they say the family that hunts together...stays together :goldtooth:
These pictures were taken yesterday.
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Super Ron...real nice....
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Very cool Ron!!! Congrats to both of you for finding the right hunting partner and life partner!!!
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We are both very lucky men Ron. Thanks for sharing and have a great season!
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That's awesome Ron.Congrats to both of you :notworthy:
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Thank You Nancy for putting up with him...
Way to go Ron !!
Congrats on the Anniversary...
Brian
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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God Bless you both, and thanks for sharing that. Just for the record, the years appear to have been much kinder to the Mrs! :bigsmyl: CKruse
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Ron, I don't know what I am more jealous about!
Your Wife or the fact that you don't have a year long wait for shrews :clapper:
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Great photo's Ron - but then again maybe Nancy only married you for your shooting ability!! You truly are a lucky man,Nancy is a real sweetheart. Oh yea, Cindy wants to know when the next Womans ShrewHaven hunting camp is. See you in afew weeks --- Gus
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That's a blessing right there. You've been sent a gift Ron my friend. For those that have not had the chance to talk to Nancy I can say this,,she has an angelic voice. Thank you Nancy for helping me on the phone today :thumbsup: Ron buddy,,,take care of eachother. God bless the both of ya :pray: AND tell Nancy I hope her bow is okay :D
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You both have been truely blessed.
Bill
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Eeeyup, he's the same silver tongued fellow who convinced me to put one of his bows on order about 10 months ago that talked her into marrying him....
Congrats, you are an example to us not only for what you do in archery, but in marriage as well.
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Congrats to you both. From all I've read about you, I kind of feel like I know you. Maybe someday I'll get that chance.
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Congratulations.
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Congratulations and God bless both of you.
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Congratulations.
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I'd say you are both pretty lucky!Congratulations and God bless both of you.
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Congratulations you two. God Bless you both and may the Lord Bless you with a whole lot more hunting together.<><
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:) :)
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This is one thread I can't think of anything negative to say!
Awesome..................
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Now THAT'S a great love story! Congratulations to you both!
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Thanks everyone, we appreciate all the nice comments
Here's a link to a couple pictures that are on my web site.
http://www.shrewbows.com/laclairs.html
Nancy has always taken care of her own archery equipment. She strings and unstrings her own bow without a stringer I might add. :)
I have always sharpened her broadheads and she lets me do that because she knows how fussy I am about them.
She took her first deer with a bow in 1963 with a Bear lady's Polar recurve, cedar arrow and Eskimo broadhead. She's hunted with a longbow for the last 20 years or so. She use to hunt in tree stands from time to time but now prefers a ground blind.
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That is awesome, hopefully you will have many more years hunting together.
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She's game for anything, even riding to an archery shoot with a goofy old man in a Bears head helmet :biglaugh:
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What Biggie said!
Absolutely awesome Ron. God bless ya and your
sweet little bride. Many more my man... Olebow
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thats great for both of you. may you both be blessed with many more hunts together.
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Ron you are truly blessed, JMO
Nancy, I'm sure living with Ron was not easy. And Ron the same for you on her part.
But your one heck of a team, and together. It sure sounds like one heck of a life together.
Congrat's on a glorious life together, and the many more to come.
Brent
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That is something that both of you can be proud of and cherish, good for both of you......
David
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Congratulations! Hope you have many more together.
Mark
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Wow, Nancy's hot! If only I were 20 years younger and lived in Michigan and knew when Ron wasn't home. Don't tell my wife I said that.
Congrats, Ron. You two look like the perfect pair. :)
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Congratulations!!!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Just looking at those photos I can see the secret to a happy life ... LOVE ... And you guys got it! God Bless.
... mike ...
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Thats what I was gonn say Mike! Congrats you two!
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Now THAT is awesome!!
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Awesome post!!! It makes us rookies have hope for a long and happy future (We're only at 35 years!) :)
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Congratulations to both of you. :thumbsup: :)
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Congratulations Nancy and Ron, may you experience many more years together behind the longbow.
Ron, you are a lucky man indeed. :notworthy:
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Ron, you are a lucky Man. Best wishes to both of you :wavey: :thumbsup: ...Van
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That is incredible! Good going Man. You can really count your blessings; as can she.
Dave in Ft. Collins, CO
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Ron and Nancy,
Thank you for sharing, you are both lucky to have found someone to share your life and hunting experiences with.
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Congrats. May you have many more years happily hunting together.
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Congratulations Ron! She must be a very patient woman :) ...just kidding...
I've been married 27 years this November. My wife doesn't hunt but she loves to shoot the 3D tourneys - and I love her going with me!
I hope you and the wife have many more happy years together....
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This was on a rabbit hunt in Northern Michigan 20 some years ago. Nancy's feet got cold that day so we had to build a little fire to warm them up. Cold doesn't usually bother her too much but her feet got a little wet that day. For you southern folks that's snow behind me :D
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AWESOME MAN!!! congrats to both of you, very nice to see.
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I think this is my new favorite post! :bigsmyl:congratulations to you both. :thumbsup:
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Ron and Nancy, Congrats to you both. It is just awesome that you guys share a passion for the same hobbies. I have always envied guys that have wives that hunt but I think my may come around yet. She loves to fish and baits her own hook and even helps me clean fish. When somebody in the family gets a deer she is the first one to ask if they need help with processing. Now if I cam just get here in the woods I will have it made.
Congrats again Ron and Nancy. I hope the two of you have many more happy seasons together.
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Melanie and I just bought our marriage license today. She's 42 and I'm gonna be 62 in April next year. She's an expert with a .45 and worked at "gunsight" in Prescott for a couple years. Next year, I'm retiring and we're going fulltime in a nice 5th. wheel and a one ton Dodge dually. A lot of what we're doing will involve bowhunting, shooting and the outdoor sports in general. So special when you find a woman with whom you'd probably be "best friends" even if you were of the same sex.....Good on you Ron!!!
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That is as good as it gets. Congratulations to both of you, Ron. May you have many more seasons together...
Claudia
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While blood trailing a deer for a friend last year I heard my wife hollar "Here he is" and I thought how many other men could be so lucky to have a woman this good. Were mere pups at only 28 years of marriage but they`ve been wonderful years.I hope we keep healthy enough to make it as long as ya`ll have. Heres wishes for many more,Bob
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Wow,, Mr & Mr's LaClair, I tip my hat to the both of you. God Bless you and thanks for posting. This is truly a blessing and one that my 3 daughters will read tomorrow. An excellant example of a true best friend, spouse and hunting partner. :thumbsup:
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Congratulations to you both and to all husband and wife teams out there.
Gil
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Awesome! Don't get no better'n that.In todays world 49 years of married bliss really says something. Congratulations. :notworthy:
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The Lord bless both of you...
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Thanks for sharing with us Ron.
May the Lord continue to bless you both.
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Good stuff right here. :thumbsup: :archer:
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:thumbsup: Hope you two have another 49 "Opening Days" together!!!! Great pictures.
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Ron and Nancy Congrats on a great marriage, and happy anniversary.
Must be nice to have it so easy when picking anniversary gifts! :D
Great pictures, keep them coming.
Good luck to you both in woods this season.
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Congratulations to the both of you!
This put a big smile on my face.
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Ron,
Congratulations and many more. Slow walker...sounds like you may be entering a wonderful time in your life. Have fun!
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Probably been said (I didn't read all the posts)but it's remarkable in itself these days to have been married to the same woman for 49 years.
It's wonderful that you both enjoy bowhunting and have all those years.
May the joy continue and in good health.
Jim
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Congradulations to both of you.
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May you both enjoy many more years of good health together. My wife hunted with me for several years but has become too ill to continue.
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Wow. Very Cool Ron........Eyes are a wellin up...
Mark..........
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That's really cool Ron. My experience is similar to yours. I was born in 1958 and also married a lovely named Nancy. We just celebrated our eleventh anniversary. Congratulations to you both!
Tim
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Nancy is one of the sweetest, kindest LADIES I have ever met. Ron is a lucky husband, we are all lucky for knowing her!
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Ron
Neat thread Ron! Nothing better than a great partner to go through life with! Glad my wife and I can share archery together. Sharing lifestyles together makes for a stronger relationship as you well know. Keep up the good livin!
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Ron, looks like you have a good formula for a happy and successful marriage. There are many more seasons ahead for the both of you :thumbsup:
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The Greatest of Respect Young Man :notworthy: :notworthy:
Job VERY WELL DONE... :notworthy:
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God bless you both.
Truly an inspiration for us all!
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Always enjoy this yearly thread Ron....did ya have a cigar to smoke?
Congrats to another year you two! :campfire:
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Thank you for the kind words everyone, Nancy says thank you too... :wavey:
Terry, Got em yesterday my friend, thank you :archer:
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It's more fun If you're having fun... RedBird and StrongBow :archer:
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awesome stuff! i've been trying to get my better half in the woods for 13 years. maybe after i show her this she will give it a try.
congrads to both of you!
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Ron and Nancy, Yes you have discovered the secret. My wife and I both shoot archery together and having a common hobby has really kept us close.
Wishing you both the very best and many, many more years together. A good marriage and loving partner is a true blessing.
Regards,
Bill
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Mr. LaClair, you are a very fortunate man to have found such a woman for a life-time hunting partner. mr.chuck
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Mr and Mrs LaClair, congrats to both of you. 50 years with your True Love is a wonderful thing.
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You're a lucky man, Ron.
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Beautiful!! Congrats you two.
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Congrats to you Both !!
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yep!!!!!! looks like a keeper. :clapper:
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Wow Ron, Congradulations and I hope you have another 49 together.
Blessings
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Congatulations Nancy and Ron. I hadn't seen this thread when I called this morning or I would have said it over the phone.
A great marriage makes everything more fun.
Best wishes,
Bill and Jean Kosty
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Ron, I just had a little visit with Carl and Shirley Yokum, in West Virginia. Today is their 69th wedding anniversary. I congratulated them, as that is enough time to learn one another's flaws very thoroughly.
May you and Nancy have as many years, and more, and may you still love each other, though you know each other well! Congratulations on your excellent start.
Killdeer :wavey:
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Many more to you my friend., Maybe one day I should be so lucky....
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They say pictures are worth a thousand words, and now I understand why.
Congratulations Ron and Nancy
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Happy 49th Nancy and Ron! Conratulations!
And thank you for the fine example.
Good hunting to you both.
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We're heading out for a little more hunting. May have some more pictures when we get back in a couple days. Thanks everyone... :wavey:
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good luck to you both :thumbsup: be safe and have a good one :campfire: